I love theology and my mind constantly turns over truths, analyzing, weighing, and applying them. But I’m coming to recognize that sometimes we can only hold one or two thoughts in view at once. This is one of those times for me. So I’ve been asking God to cut the noise and simply remind me of his love. And as I pray for the sick, grieving, serving, and isolated, I’ve been asking God to let loved ones know they are loved by him, because truly they are.
The Resurrection Is Not A Footnote
The physical resurrection of Jesus Christ is no mere footnote -- helpful but okay to gloss over-- it is essential to the Christian faith.
Being In The Waiting & Room For Sorrow
Christianity is often portrayed as unable to withstand the weight of reality, and I understand why some people would feel that way. As a younger person, I had a passion to share with others my conviction that the Bible and the Christian faith can more than take on our intellectual doubts. Having had my fair share of questions, I deeply desired for others …
Soul, Don’t Forget
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies …
Good News for My Daughters
As a new parent, I remember hearing someone say that our greatest comfort is that the two things we tend to worry about most-- our children's physical wellbeing and the spiritual state of their souls are not, ultimately, under our control. After having visited the ER with our first daughter for stitches, finding a baby at the top of the stairs …
Keeping Heart 